Maintenance Technician - FT Days

Maintenance Technician - FT Days

Anadarko Hospital - Anadarko, OK 73005

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level GED/High School Travel Percentage Occasional Category Plant Ops & Maintenance

Description

Job Purpose:

Under general direction, performs general facility maintenance and repair disciplines in a hospital setting as well as its associated medical clinics. Work includes preventative and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment, in-house telephone system, plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Services and cares for all health center exterior grounds and buildings. Assist with moves, transportation and security as needed. Assists environmental services department with cleaning, floor care, and terminal cleaning in the facility. Performs lawn care and light duty equipment and maintenance. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners standards.

Essential Functions Include But Not Limited To:

• Maintains the functional integrity of the facility's electrical, mechanical, and communications equipment by performing preventative and corrective maintenance on these systems in compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations of the hospital and department as well as with federal, state and local codes.
• Maintains and repairs facility equipment. This includes portable and stationary equipment as well as the physical structure and its furnishings.
• Performs minor construction work to include plumbing repair, carpentry, drywall and tape, and painting.
• Completes work order documentation at completion of assignment and keeps supervisor apprised of department material needs to assure adequate stock on hand.
• Cleans up work area after work is performed, whether finished or unfinished, disposes of all waste materials and secures all dangerous equipment and supplies.
• Safely operates all department equipment, tractors, and cleaning machines.
• Buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Maintains all equipment for lawn care and floor care.
• Adheres to safety rules and ensure patients, staff, and visitors are safe while lawn mowing, and other equipment is in use.
• Cares for lawns, shrubbery and trees in all phases of lawn care. Assist with snow and ice removal.
• Moves furniture and other heavy objects as required.
• Additional duties as requested.

Behavioral Standards

• The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company.
• Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicate accurately and appropriately.
• Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
• Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve departmental goals.
• Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices.
• Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Act as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent education is preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbal/written).
• Requires the ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematics.
• Requires working knowledge and basic knowledge of carpentry, painting, grounds keeping and plumbing repairs.
• Current plumbing or electrician license preferred.
• Maintenance Technician: 1 year preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
• Constant walking is required.
• Frequent bending, climbing, squatting and twisting is required.
• Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25 - 50 pounds frequently, and 10 - 20 pounds constantly.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.

Special Requirements:

• Capable of performing a variety of different duties with ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be able to work based on facility needs. Must be available on an "on-call" basis and readily available to be summoned to the facility in an emergency and is expected to report to the facility in an emergency.
• Must possess sight (color perception required) and hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met.

Working Conditions:

• Hazardous energy in the form of electrical and mechanical is present regularly.
• Work requires physical dexterity, strength, and agility to work in awkward, strained, and squatting positions for long periods.
• Work can be in small, cramped spaces, at heights, from ladders or scaffolding and requires pushing and pulling.
• Work can be exposed to grasses and other foliage as well as to moisture and dirt.
• The cleaning of fecal matter, blood, urine, vomit, etc. is expected and occasional exposure.
• Expected exposure to hazardous materials and infectious waste.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.